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Cauliflower in a North facing garden?

ManderMander Posts: 349
in Fruit & veg
I have several cauliflower seedlings that need a home, but I really only have the option of containers or putting them in the north facing garden. They would get a little bit of morning sun and afternoon sun, but they would be mostly shaded by the house. Will they grow in the shade?

Alternatively I have some kale and chard seedlings that could go there. Or I could try to start some lettuce. Right now that bit of the garden is just bare soil and it would be nice to use it for something. 

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    Cauliflowers are quite demanding to grow and need full sun to produce a good head.  If they fail to do that, the leaves aren't particularly nice to eat.  I would try the leafy veg in the area shaded by your house.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Chard are fine in the shade 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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